Rajinikanth's Padayappa Re-Release: Exclusivity Kept It Off OTT

• Rajinikanth's 1999 film "Padayappa" is being re-released in theatres on December 12.
• The film was never available on OTT or widely on TV, as Rajinikanth wanted it to be an exclusive big-screen experience.
• The re-release coincides with Rajinikanth's birthday and his 50th year in cinema.
• Ramya Krishnan's portrayal of the antagonist Neelambari is a memorable highlight of the film.
• Rajinikanth initially considered Aishwarya Rai for the role of Neelambari.

Why It Matters: Rajinikanth's Padayappa re-release offers fans a unique big-screen experience.